Michael Graves Properties Rejected by Princeton Will go to Kean University

Architect Michael Graves left three of his properties on Patton Avenue in Princeton, including his home and his studio, to Princeton University. But the university turned down the bequest, saying it could not meet the conditions attached to the sale, which included preserving the houses and using them for educational purposes. The properties are valued at $3.2 million.

Kean University agreed to the conditions and plans to buy the properties for $20. Kean has a new architecture and design program named for Graves called Michael Graves College.

I’m just guessing, but I think that KU will turn around and sell the properties for a tidy massive profit. After all, KU is located in Union. But I could be mistaken and maybe they will establish some kind of satellite mini-campus in Princeton?